Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

Gene H. Steeves, age 55 of Crooksville, died in an automobile accident on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016. He was born in Mora, MN on July 29th, 1960 to George and Sharon Sundstrom Steeves. Gene was a drill Instructor for 13 years in the US Marines and was currently a Junior at Ohio University working on his Civil...

Mar 1, 2016

Wanda Irene Comer, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Wanda was born June 25, 1926, to the late Virgil and Martha DeLong. She was a 1944 graduate of Thurston High School and a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene. Wanda and her husband, Cecil spent many years in Ft. Lauderdale,...

Feb 28, 2016

Kay E. Hubbard, age 68, of Thornville died peacefully at home Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Survived by husband, Pat; stepsons, Jeff (Kim) and Jeremy (Janna); sister, Carol (Gary) Simpson; brother, Gary Kimble.

Preceded in death by father, Aaron Kimble; mother, Vera Mercer.

Visitation Friday 2-6 pm at Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, 207 S. Main...

Feb 27, 2016

Reginald R. Pryor "Reggie", age 93 of Lancaster, died on February 27th, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late, Preston and Grace Pryor on April 9th, 1922 in Lansing, MI. Sgt Pryor served his country in WWII in the US Army Air Core. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rotary, and...

Feb 26, 2016

William E. Huffman, age 71 of Pickerington, died February 26th, 2016 at his residence. William was born to the late, Emery and Mary Hessler Huffman, in Columbus on December 30th, 1944. William retired from SBC and then started his second career that he thoroughly enjoyed, as a Humane Officer. He enjoyed helping people and animals alike, and will greatly be...

Feb 26, 2016

Lilyon I. Johnson 80 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Wexner Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Parthenia Chapter O.E.S. #124, Pythian Sisters, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 Ladies Auxiliary and Past President. Lilyon is survived by her high school sweet heart of 61 years, Bill Johnson; sons, Mike (Chrissy) Johnson...

Feb 26, 2016

Marvin L. Downard III, of Baltimore, died on February 26th, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Marvin L. and Margaret Coble Downard II in Thurston, on February 26, 1962. Marvin was a truck driver who loved anything to do with Semis and Dump Trucks. He enjoyed Nascar and loved spending time...

Feb 24, 2016

Marian K. Turner, age 78, of Lancaster, formerly of Circleville, died February 24th, 2016 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Carlon C. and Vivian Slaughter Richter on February 25th, 1937 in Chillicothe. Marian retired as a teacher at Brooks-Yates and Director of the Pickaway Co. Workshop, always helping those less fortunate. She volunteered on...

Feb 23, 2016

Ernest “Ernie” David Lukens 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1932 in Jewett, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lina Lukens. He was a US Army veteran and a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was a retired school teacher for the Lancaster High...

Feb 23, 2016

Leslie L. Dufner, 94, of Lancaster, passed away away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Leslie was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. He retired from Columbia Gas after many years of service. He was also a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Leslie is survived by his wife of 70 years,...

Feb 16, 2016

Joseph R. Oslanzi 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He worked in the shipping department of Lancaster Electro Plating having 32 years of service and later worked for the Fairfield District Library for 10 years. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy. Joseph was a member of St. Peter’s...

Feb 16, 2016

Charles W. "Chuck" Smith, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1931, in Ross County to the late Londis and Lucy (Null) Smith. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney, Willard "Bill", Art, and Ray; and his sister, Claris. He is survived...

Feb 16, 2016

James E. Roush, age 81 of Pickerington, died at his residence on February 16th, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Vinton, OH to the late Burl Roush and Mary Clair Jackson. James retired from Cap and Associates and previously worked at M & P Construction, A & P Bakery, and Colonial Stores "Albers Grocers". James served...

Feb 14, 2016

Robert J. Arnold 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Carriage Court. He was born on February 21, 1926 in New Lexington, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (nee Mason July 9, 1992); father, Samuel W. Arnold (July 29, 1953); mother, Evelyne F. (nee Ansel) Miller April 13, 1978; step- father, Mark K....

Feb 11, 2016

Timothy Lee Baker, 51, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Timothy worked for over 30 years at Kingy’s Pizza Pub. Timothy was a born again Christian and he drew comfort and strength from his faith.

He is survived by his mother, Marie Sagraves, brother, Jerry (Moriah) Baker; sister, Erica Conkins; nieces and...

Feb 10, 2016

Halderman Maxine Halderman 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was a retired secretary for the Robert K. Fox Family Y and member of the First United Methodist Church and Lancaster High School Class of 1945. Maxine is survived by her daughters, Daphne Halderman of Fairway, Kansas and Diane Halderman Hall...

Feb 5, 2016

Tony Allen Marshall 42 of Corning, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Hocking Community Hospital. He was an arborist, enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He also loved his animals. Allen is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dorothy Marshall; sons, Preston, Marshall, Patrick Marshall and Porter Marshall; daughter, Paige Marshall...

Feb 1, 2016

Jerry Ackison, age 66, of Thurston, died February 1st, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home. He was born on May 12, 1949 to the late Edwin and Gay Ackison in Hocking County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends arou nd Thurston. Jerry will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sisters, Patsy (Walter) Peters...

Jan 31, 2016

Jo Ann (Seifert) Boice, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Boice; children, Patrick L. (Diane) Boice, Michael C. Boice, Jane A. (Mark) Sharp, and Ben E. Boice; grandchildren, Ryan L. (Jessica) Boice, Eric M. Boice, Nicholas L. Boice, Paige M....

Jan 31, 2016

Neal R. Welch, age 72, of Lancaster, died January 31st, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on February 25th, 1943 to the late, Floyd and Myrtle (Sims) Welch in Pickerington. Neal retired as an office manager for Essex Wire and United Technologies after 22 years. He also worked for Rockwell Industries for 4 years and was a...